A creamy, spiced sweet dip with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, ideal for festive sharing with assorted dippables.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dip
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup molasses
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1 tsp ground ginger
07 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
10 - 1/4 tsp salt
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
→ Dippables
12 - Gingerbread cookies, assorted shapes
13 - Graham crackers
14 - Mini pretzels
15 - Marshmallows
16 - Apple slices
17 - Vanilla wafers
→ Garnish (Optional)
18 - Festive sprinkles
19 - Mini chocolate chips
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add light brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla extract; beat until fully combined.
03 - Mix in ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until evenly incorporated.
04 - Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, beating until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
05 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and optionally garnish with festive sprinkles or mini chocolate chips.
06 - Arrange an assortment of dippables around the dip on a platter or board, serving immediately or chilled.